Thursday, May 6
NEW BRAUNFELS: Julian Escobedo at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m., Percolators at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 7
WEIMAR: Gedenke! Weimar German Festival in downtown Weimar with music by Tainted Heart Band from 5 to 8 p.m. and Broken Alibi from 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Kevin Fowler and Lance Lipinsky at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good and the Holy Tonk Heroes at Krause’s Cafe, 7 p.m.
WALBURG: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Dale’s Essenhaus, 6 to 10 p.m.
WALBURG: Biergarten Opening Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant with music by The Walburg Boys from 6 p.m. to midnight.
BRENHAM: Brenham Maifest with music by Steven Marshall, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
ENNIS: National Polka Festival Warm Up Party at Bella Italia Bar feat. Czech and Then Some, 3 to 7 p.m. No cover.
WEIMAR: Gedenke! Weimar German Festival in downtown Weimar with music by Alpine Express from 1 to 4 p.m., Southbound 955 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Black Cat Choir from 8 p.m. to midnight.
CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Texas Legacy Czech Band at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.
HALLETTSVILLE: Heartland Texas Band at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Pure Country at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
WALBURG: Biergarten Opening Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant with music by The Walburg Boys from 6 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Ian Munsick + Jarrod Morris and Django Walker at Coupland Dancehall, 8 p.m.
GRANGER: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Granger Lake Fest, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Walt Harfmann at Krause’s Cafe at 2 p.m., Blue Denim from 6 to 10 p.m.
BRENHAM: Brenham Annual Maifest at Firemen’s Park (901 N Park St.). Music by David's OOMPAH Band at 2:30pm, The SEVEN DUTCHMEN at 4 p.m.
BRENHAM: Brenham Maifest with music by The Oompahs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Seven Dutchmen from 4 to 7 p.m. and Brown Sugar Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9
SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Jorge and Nicole at Krause’s Cafe at 9 a.m., Jason Miller at 1 p.m., the Georges from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar
Mollie B will perform at Schroeder Hall on Sunday, May 23. Call the hall for tickets: (361) 573-7002.
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Wednesday, May 12
NEW BRAUNFELS: The San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 13
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Vagabonds at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 14
WALBURG: Texas Tradition at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Alli Mattice at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m.
COUPLAND: Billy Holt Band at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Brodie Lane with special guest Foam at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, May 15
CISTERN: Scott Wilkerson & EZ Country at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WEIMAR: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Whistling Duck Winery near Weimar, 2 p.m.
WALBURG: Justice Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Charley Crockett + Jesse Daniel at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Heinrich Kreische’s 200th Birthday Party at Kreische Brewery State Historic Site in La Grange, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Austin Polka Band performs 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, drinks, games and special tours.
SWEET HOME: 15th Annual Sweet Home Fireman’s Fest - BBQ Cook-Off, Car, Truck and Bike Show, Music by Southpaw in Sweet Home Hall 8 p.m. to midnight.
ROUND TOP: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at the Stone Cellar in Round Top, 7 to 11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Krause’s Cafe at 2 p.m., Meagan Tubb and Shady People from 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Matt Moeller and the Night Sights with Ryan Kopek at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, May 16
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Slavnost “Mayfest” at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, music by Mark Halata and Texavia, 11:30 to 4 p.m..
SEATON: Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Legal Limit at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.
TOMBALL: Rosehill Social Club annual fundraiser at the Tomball VFW. BBQ lunch and dance from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by The Country Knights.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Clifton Jansky Gospel Brunch at Krause’s Cafe at 10 a.m., Cactus Country at 2 p.m., SA Blue Cats at 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 19
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with Squeezebox & Ted Lange Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.
Thursday, May 20
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with Squeezebox & Ted Lange Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.
Friday, May 21
CYCLONE: Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B at SPJST Lodge #24 in Cyclone, doors 6 p.m., dancing 7 to 11 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door, call (254) 985-2258 for tickets.
COUPLAND: Jake Penrod and Jason James at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Kevin Fowler with Clay Hollis at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, May 22
CISTERN: Blake & Reed from Mama Tried at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
NORDHEIM: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Nordheim Tractor Pull, 8 p.m.
NADA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at St. Mary’s Nada Community Center, doors 5 p.m. SOLD OUT!!!
WALBURG: Jason Kane White Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Jason Allen at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
FRENSTAT: Summer Break Kickoff in Frenstat benefiting the Priest Religious Fund. Free battle dance with the Czechaholics and Dujka Brothers, 1 to 6 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Pavilion (8610 FM 2774, Caldwell, TX 77836).
HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, music starts at 3 p.m.
DACOSTA: Red Ravens at Dacosta Hall, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. $10 cover, food and set-ups available, BYOB. Doors open at 7 p.m.
ROUND TOP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at the Stone Cellar in Round Top, 7 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Jeff Jacobs Band with Roadside Libby at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, May 23
SCHROEDER: Mollie B at Schroeder Hall, doors 3 p.m., music 4 to 7 p.m. $15 adv. tickets, $20 at the door. VIP tables for 6 available. Call (361) 573-7002.
SEATON: Larry Burgin And Texas Tradition at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
TAITON: The Alex Meixner Band at Taiton Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $10 admission.
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
HOUSTON: Slavic Heritage Band at the Czech Centre Museum, 4920 San Jacinto St., 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m., Josh Ward, Jake Worthington and Jake Bush at 7 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: The Czechaholics at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Al Sulak and the Country Sounds at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Thursday, May 27
ENNIS: Czech and Then Some at the KJT Bar in Ennis for the National Polka Festival Pre-Party, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Alex Meixner at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with open seating. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Opening act by Lederhosen Junkies at 5 p.m. Limited discount tickets available now at https://AlexmeixnerMay2021.Eventbrite.com.
Friday, May 28
DELHI: Nathan Colt Young Band at 5R Bar and Grill in Delhi, 8 p.m.
ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis with music by the Texas Dutchmen at the Sokol Activity Center from 6 to 11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Alex Meixner at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with open seating. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Opening act by Lederhosen Junkies at 5 p.m. Limited discount tickets available now at https://AlexmeixnerMay2021.Eventbrite.com.
SCHROEDER: Kolby Cooper with Tanner Usrey at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, May 29
CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
RED ROCK: Nathan Colt Young Band at Watterson Hall near Red Rock, 9 p.m.
COUPLAND: Mike and the Moonpies with Braxton Keith at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
ENNIS: National Polka Festival at the Ennis Sokol Activity Center with music by the Czechaholics from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from 4 to 7 p.m., Jesse Jennings from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. and John Wolfe from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music at the KJT Hall by the Czech Harvesters from 11:30 a.m. to 3 pm., Dujka Brothers from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Brave Combo from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Music at the SPJST Hall by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 4 to 7 p.m., Ennis Czech Boys from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
WALBURG: Backroads Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
DEANVILLE: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Bottleneck’s Bar and Grill, 8 p.m
SCHROEDER: Austin Meade at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, May 30
ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis. Music at the KJT Hall by Czech and Then Some and Alex Meixner from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m., Brave Combo from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Music at the Sokol Activity Center by Dujka Brothers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Moravians from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
SERBIN: St. Paul Lutheran Homecoming Picnic in Serbin (near Giddings) with music by Czech Melody Masters from 3 to 8 p.m..
TAITON: Blue Denim at Taiton Community Center at 2 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Heartland Texas Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
COUPLAND: Walt Wilkins and Friends at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m.
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We would like to introduce everyone to our new advertising director, Kim Macik Jobb. Kim is a regular at polka dances, so many of you already know her. Reach her via email at kim@texaspolkanews.com.
Polka on the Airwaves
Don't miss out on your favorite polka music. Tune in to the following radio shows:
KMIL 105.1 FM in Cameron - Alfred Vrazel's Polka Show on Sundays noon to 2:30 p.m.
KHBR 1560 AM in Hillsboro – The American Czech Hour with David Kolar, Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.
KRXT 98.5 FM in Rockdale – Michael Craig's Polka Show, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday from 1:15 to 6 p.m.
KBEC 1390 AM in Ennis – Polka Party with Danny Zapletal, Sundays 10 a.m. to noon
KULP 1390 in El Campo – Dance Time with John Dujka, 10 a.m. to noon.
KULM 98.3 FM in Columbus – Polka Party Time Show with Ricky Canik, Monday-Friday 5:15-7 p.m. and Saturday’s 7-9 a.m.
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Contact Us
Contact emails/phone numbers are listed below:
Editorial and dance schedules:
Phone number for the Fayette County Record: (979) 968-3155
Phone number for TCHCC: (888) 785-4500
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Moravia Fest was rockin with Mark Halata and Texavia. 5/1/21
Click to see more photos by
Joe C. Pavlicek and Andy Behlen.
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The Dujka Brothers and the Sealy Dance Club braved thunderstorms to have a great time. 5/1/21
Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee.
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Austin's Hot Peppers played several fine sets of music at Krause's in New Braunfels.
Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee.
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A huge benefit to assist fiddler Keith Junot was held at the Track Shack in Spring. Tony Booth, Doug Boggs, and a host of other musicians performed many famous songs raising money for Keiths medical expenses. 5/2/21. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
The Bryan Sons of Hermann hosted the Heartland Texas band. A good time was had by all who braved the storms to go dancing to this fine band. 5/1/21. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
Bellville's Fruehling Saengerfest. the German singing festival was held at Concordia Hall.
Images by Kim Macik-Jobb.
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The Majek Orchestra at the Cameron Picnic back in 2017. |
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Four engineers get into a car. The car won't start.
The Mechanical engineer says "It's a broken starter".
The Electrical engineer says "Dead battery".
The Chemical engineer says "Impurities in the gasoline".
The IT engineer says "Hey guys, I have an idea. How about we all get out of the car and get back in".
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